Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,700 | 40.28 | 3.76 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 38.62 | 3.64 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 36.79 | 3.68 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 33.50 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,200 | 28.50 | 3.96 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,700 | 40.28 | 3.76 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 36.79 | 3.68 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 38.62 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.28 | 3.25 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 10.74 | 4.30 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 13.83 | 4.07 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.76 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.84 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 13.83 | 4.07 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 10.54 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.22 | 3.65 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 14.13 | 4.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.29 | 3.51 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 14.13 | 4.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,400 | 9.18 | 3.82 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 15.95 | 3.71 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.46 | 3.09 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.34 | 3.26 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.38 | 3.42 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.18 | 4.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.00 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.18 | 4.17 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,200 | 13.03 | 4.07 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.